# Sensory-Stimulating Jackets Deep Pressure Therapy was Designed to Simulate a Hug For Autistic Kids By Christopher DeLuca | Published 2011-06-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-pressure-therapy References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2011/06/bearhug-wearable-deep-pressure-therapy.html/) & [therapeuticsystems](http://www.therapeuticsystems.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1&Itemid=2) Deep Pressure Therapy is a jacket that was developed to offer "non-invasive sensory stimulation" to kids afflicted with autism. The jacket mimics that [sensation of a hug](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hugz) and is unlike other jackets that strive to do the same thing, the Deep Pressure Therapy jacket has [weight distributed over its entire surface](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nodpod-body) (as opposed to simply the chest and shoulder areas). The Deep Pressure Therapy jackets mark a step forward for the treatment for autistic kids. For adults, the jackets comes in a [black inflatable vest](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-milano-jacket) in different sizes. The jacket represents the application of design thinking to alleviate the pain of a contemporary malady. Phenomenal design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Deep Pressure Therapy:** The development of Deep Pressure Therapy jackets presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in sensory stimulation for kids with autism. - **Non-invasive Sensory Stimulation:** The focus on non-invasive sensory stimulation in the development of Deep Pressure Therapy jackets opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in sensory therapy for various age groups. - **Design Thinking in Healthcare:** The application of design thinking in the creation of Deep Pressure Therapy jackets showcases the potential for disruptive innovation in healthcare design for addressing contemporary maladies. ### Where This Applies - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can explore the use of Deep Pressure Therapy jackets as a disruptive innovation for providing sensory stimulation to individuals with autism. - **Textile:** The textile industry can leverage the development of Deep Pressure Therapy jackets to create new products and materials that offer non-invasive sensory stimulation. - **Education:** The education industry can adopt Deep Pressure Therapy jackets as a disruptive innovation to improve the learning environment for students with autism and sensory processing disorders. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anxiety Relief Cloaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-eden-hoodie.md) - [Wearable Weighted Blanket Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-weighted-hoodie.md) - [Anti-Anxiety Sensory Touch Stickers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensory-touch-stickers.md) - [Comforting Weighted Hoodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/champion-weighted-hoodie.md) - [Full-Body Pain Relief Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-super-vest.md) - [Anxiety Soothing Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hugimals-antianxiety-plushie.md) - [Relaxing Weighted Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quiet-mind.md) - [Swaddling Comfort Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hug-sleep.md) - [Wellness-Centric Wearable Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apollo-neuro-wearable.md)